Ayurvedic, herbal smoking composition

ABSTRACT

A smoking material that comprises a dried preparation of Fenugreek leaves mixed with other powdered spices and honey. This smoking material can be used alone or can be combined into mixtures with smoking tobacco, if desired. The smoking composition, which is aromatic is free of nicotine and contains health-promoting herbs.

CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

None

FEDERAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SPONSORSHIP

None

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of smoking materials, and particularly to such materials that can be used as substitutes for or in combination with tobacco smoking materials and are not only nicotine-free but also have fewer of the other constituents of tobacco smoking materials that are harmful to the health of the user.

It pertains to smoking a mixture of Herbs and spices, either in the form of a cigarette, where the mixture is wrapped in a cigarette paper, with or without a filter or hand filled in Tendu leaves or smoked as a mixture in Cigar or Pipe.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART

Tobacco substitutes have been the subject of investigation for the several ways in which tobacco has conventionally been used. This invention differs from other tobacco substitutes in that it very pleasantly aromatic and has beneficial effects of Ayurvedic herbs.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Surgeon General has issued warnings about smoking Tobacco that is dangerous for health. This invention helps smokers to quit the dangerous habit of smoking Tobacco cigarettes. It also provides a safer alternative to those who wish to continue to smoke. Smoking such a flavored cigarette also imparts a favorable aroma to surroundings (instead of dangerous second hand smoke). Smoking the new composition also soothes the throat and helps the voice, improves digestive processes and freshens the mind because of the nature of the Herbs inside it.

Another object of the invention is to compound composition for smoking that is delicious, safe, aromatic, useful and beneficial.

DRAWINGS

None

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Fenugreek leaves that are air-dried or dried by using an artificial low-heat process is the main ingredient. Other ingredients are the flowers, roots, leaves, seeds, and essential oils of other Herbs or plants. They are in powder, granular, leafy or oil extract form and varying methods are employed to prepare the proper consistency for the product. Honey is used as a preservative and a moisturizer. Other preservatives and moisturizing agents may also be used.

Blending of the leaves and powders is achieved in the stainless steel blenders. The flavoring or liquid ingredients are sprayed directly on the dry ingredients by using special pressure equipment. The blending is done again to achieve proper granulation and consistency of the composition.

The completed product is stored properly for further use. It can be packed using cigarette makers and packers or alternatively can be stored in pouches for hand filling Cigar, Pipes, cigarette paper tubes or Tendu leaves.

In another aspect, the preparation can be made into mixtures with tobacco smoking materials, if desired. 

1. The smoking composition comprising of Fenugreek leaves as the main ingredient.
 2. The composition recited in claim 1 that further includes at least one herbal or plant extract selected from the group consisting of: a) Ginger root, b) Turmeric root, c) Licorice root, d) Tej Patta leaves (Indian Bay Leaves), e) Green Cardamom, f) Ajwain (Bishops Weed) seeds, g) Rose petals.
 3. The composition recited in claim 2 that further includes at least one of the flavoring agents selected from the group consisting of essential oils of: a) Sandalwood, b) Clove, c) Rose, d) Bay leaves, e) Basil, f) Sweet Orange, g) Cinnamon and h) Ajwain.
 4. The Composition of claim 2 or claim 3 that further comprises Honey.
 5. A composition, which comprises a) the composition of claim 4 and b) a tobacco containing smoking composition in varying proportions. 